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Register Now For Fall Classes! Call Us Today.
Surrey - 604-951-3725
White Rock - 604-531-3993
Walnut Grove - 604-882-0422
Here is what our students and
parents are saying
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Hear how Doris Darvasi was able to schedule
her 4 children at the same time.
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“I am 6 years old. At the end
of June I will be finishing my first year of music lesson.
I like to play the piano because I like music and dance.
It is so much fun to play. I was scared at the beginning
that I will not understand everything because my English
was not so good. With help of my teacher and parents,
it is never too hard. I am very happy that in practicing
piano I did so well this year. Hopefully I will be a great
pianist or piano teacher one day.”
Veronica Vlasaty
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“I like going to
dancing because it is beautiful…My dance school
is wonderful because of the friends I’ve made…I
love my teachers very much. I can’t wait for dance
to start again.” Zoe
Horton - age 5
“As a family, we
feel the Walnut Grove School of Dance makes our daughter
feel special. We have watched her grow from a nervous
young girl whom didn’t want to attend classes in
September to a proud, confident dancer on the stage at
the June recital…To us, this school has nurtured
a love of dance within our daughter that developed over
10 months of classes. The instructors gently guide the
students to reach their full potential. They are patient
and caring yet firm enough to instill a love of dance
and the seriousness of the practice…Walnut Grove
School of Dance is designed to meet the needs of its students
to help them develop their true potential as dancers as
well as instill a love and passion for dance.”
Lisa Kinneard (Zoe’s
mom)
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“I started ballet 3 years ago
and I loved it…..when I am dancing I am not shy.
I am a princess….I love ballet. I want to keep dancing
forever. I want to be the best I can be. Thanks for teaching
me.”
Miranda Rosehill -
age 8
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“The Walnut Grove
School of Music & Dance has a warm and friendly atmosphere
that appeals to me. The staff at the school is the best…My
teacher has brought so much pleasure and joy to my life,
beyond any of my expectations. She will continue to teach
me next year and I am very excited to learn more.”
Sheliza Shivji - age
11
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“I like Walnut Grove School of
Music & Dance because there are teachers that I really
like. I like to take music lessons because I can learn
and I am learning a new language. When I started violin
lessons I was so excited I could hardly wait for my first
lesson to begin. Now I always get excited when it is my
lesson. I love to go to Walnut Grove School of Music and
Dance because it is a great school.”
Raeann Fuller - age
7
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“I love to sing because
I want to be a star one day…My teacher is very nice
and teaches me a lot. She makes it FUN and I look forward
to lessons every week. I think the Walnut Grove School
of Music & dance is a great school to go to. I feel
safe and happy there.”
Victoria Roe - age
9
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Hear
about Ricky Overdiek’s experience
over the last 6 years at the School of Music and Dance
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“I think that this
is a great place to take lessons because the staff is
always friendly and encouraging. They inspire you to do
better, and try harder, both in life and in your lessons.
The teachers are more like good friends rather than teachers,
making your lessons feel like you’re hanging out
with your friends doing something that you love rather
than making you feel like you’re back in school
being forced to learn an instrument or dance….The
lessons and the teachers are so enjoyable that they make
this the best place to take music or dance lessons.”
Meagan Vandekerckhove
- age 14
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“Music is a gift, a gift from
God. At the Walnut Grove School of Music and Dance I am
able to learn more about music and my instrument. With
the best teachers in Walnut Grove I have learned more
about music and expanded my gift of playing the violin….I
am truly blessed to live by such a wonderful school. The
school is a wonderful place to learn how to make music.
Each teacher that I have had at the school has been extremely
gifted at playing their instrument and they also have
had the ability to teach well. I have learned a lot from
the teachers I have had. The teacher I have now is wonderful
and with her help I am able to play beautiful songs ranging
from ragtime to classical.”
Victoria Tilling -
age 12
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“I like the Walnut
Grove School because the teachers are nice. I like the
school because it lets me try different types of dances…The
recitals at the end of the year are fun.”
Brooke Helders - age
8
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“I think the Walnut Grove School
of Music and Dance is a great place to take my lessons
because the school provides lessons to a variety of instruments
and more. I have been to this school for nearly four years…I
think this school is wonderful because it has helped me
to grasp the true idea and meaning of music. With excellent
and kind teacher and staff, Walnut Grove School of Music
and Dance is a structure of definite benefit, where I
can carry on my dream full of music.”
Ji-Yeoon Jeong - age
11
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“In my school there
is a grade seven band and because of Walnut Grove School
of Music’s lessons I’ll be the best in the
band!”
Benjamin Ferguson
- age 11
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“Since September my daughter has
taken music lessons at the Walnut Grove School of Music.
I’ve sat in on every lesson and I am extremely impressed.
My daughter’s teacher is wonderful, instructing
at an age appropriate level, he is always kind and patient,
encouraging and professional.”
Michelle Chow
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“It was not until
five years ago, when I was introduced to the Walnut Grove
School of Music & Dance, that I began to fully appreciate
music and the dedication which teachers have for the students.
My current teacher has been a wonderful instructor and
we have formed a bond beyond a student-teacher relationship.
She has become a mentor for me and has inspired me to
become a teacher as well…For me, music is great
and thanks to my teacher and the Walnut Grove School –
I am inspired to pursue music as a career.”
Jenny Nguyen
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“It is because of the close proximity
and the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Walnut Grove
School of Music and Dance that I feel comfortable to put
myself in a learning position again. But more importantly
it is because of the diversity of classes they offer and
the flexibility and clever coordination that the administration
has devised that I am able to attend classes myself and
at the same time have both my children in class as well.
Thank you Walnut Grove School of Music and Dance for giving
me the opportunity to fulfill a life long dream.”
Trina Sims
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“I am 79 years old
and have studied music all my life. I feel that I am making
great strides at the Walnut Grove School of Music and
the staff are all very kind to me.”
Muriel Arnason
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“I’m glad to take lessons
at a school where the teachers love music, are so encouraging
and are willing to put on concerts for us to be inspired
by. I like now the teachers are so friendly; my teacher
and I have become good friends. I look forward to enjoying
and creating music my whole life.” Jenna Gloch
“The teachers at the school helped motivate me and
today I practice every single day of the week because
it is something I love to do.”
Briana Cassetta -
age 15
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“The preschool music
program at the Walnut Grove School of Music & Dance
has exposed my child to the exciting world of music in
a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. My child looks forward
to her weekly classes with anticipation. While learning
about new instruments and sounds, she is making friends
in a group setting made up of her peers.”
Angela Feltrin
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“I have been at this ballet school,
Walnut Grove School of Music & Dance for seven years…When
I dance I feel free, I feel excited when the music starts…I
have enjoyed having Miss Kelsey and Miss Keri-Lyn as my
teachers. I feel that they have pushed me to be my best.”
Hanna Tontsch - age
10
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I LOVE to dance because
it’s FUN and not boring. It makes me feel great
about myself…The Walnut Grove School of Music &
Dance has great teachers…It’s a great place
to go for lessons because you get to do a recital and
wear cool costumes and get a rose.”
Victoria Roe - age
9
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“Dance is good
when you have a problem, it cheers you up
Active dancers make a magnificent show
Nicer classes because it is smaller so
you get more personalized attention
Cause of the layered floors dancers have
the support needed
Energetic kids and teachers make learning
fun”
Emma Montgomery-Campbell
- age 9
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“I love the Walnut
Grove School of Music & dance – I have been
coming since I was 3 years old. I have done lots of different
things here but what excites me most is music! It is because
of going to the Walnut Grove School of Music and Dance
that I have found my love for music.”
Tenniele Sims - age
9
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“I have been taking classes at
the Walnut Grove School of Music & dance since I was
three years old. It is my fourth year at this school…I
like dancing because it makes me feel good. I have made
some great friend while going to school here.”
Danessa Dandurand
- age 7
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